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The Companies Act is a legislation that governs the formation, functioning, and management of companies. Explore the key provisions, compliance requirements, and legal framework under the Companies Act.

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Mandatory Dematerialisation of Securities for Public & Private Companies: Legal Framework

Company Law : The Companies Act, 2013 and related rules now require most public and private companies to issue and transfer securities only in d...

May 21, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Companies Act 2013 vs Companies Law Amendment Bill 2026

Company Law : The Companies Law Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes major reforms in corporate governance, compliance, and digital regulation. This ar...

May 20, 2026 516 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Shifting Registered Office Outside Local Limits Within Same State (Under Different ROC Jurisdiction)

Company Law : This guide explains the complete legal procedure for shifting a company’s registered office within the same state but under a di...

May 20, 2026 312 Views 0 comment Print

Transfer of Member Interest in No Share Capital Company

Company Law : Section 56 of Companies Act, 2013 requires execution of a proper instrument of transfer for transfer of interest of a member in a ...

May 18, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

E-Adjudication & Virtual Hearings Transforming Corporate Governance

Corporate Law : The article explains how digital adjudication systems, virtual hearings, and online compliance platforms are reshaping India’s c...

May 16, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Provisional List of 1314 Audit Firms Missing NFRA-2 Filings for 2024-2025

Company Law : Provisional list of audit firms of listed companies yet to file NFRA-2 for 2023-24. Filing deadline was 30.11.2025; fines apply fo...

May 10, 2026 4893 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Flags MCA-21 V3 Portal Issues, Seeks Urgent Compliance Fixes

Company Law : ICSI recommended restoring public access to basic company master data without mandatory login requirements. The representation sta...

May 8, 2026 18315 Views 0 comment Print

NFRA issues Audit Quality Inspection Guidelines

Company Law : NFRA introduced guidelines to evaluate audit firms’ compliance and quality control systems. The framework emphasizes governance,...

May 1, 2026 801 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Seeks Refiling Option for Annual Forms Under CCFS 2026

Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...

April 18, 2026 1809 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Request MCA to permit filing of Forms during liquidation process

Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...

April 18, 2026 1407 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Madras HC Allows Fresh Reply in NDH-4 Rejection Cases Due to Opportunity of Hearing

Company Law : The Madras High Court permitted Nidhi companies to submit fresh replies against NDH-4 rejection orders and directed authorities to...

May 16, 2026 180 Views 0 comment Print

Dale & Carrington Vs. P.K. Prathapan (2004): Legal Analysis & Narrative Brief

Company Law : Legal Analysis and Narrative Brief: Dale and Carrington Investment Pvt. Ltd. and Another v. P.K. Prathapan and Others (Supreme Cou...

April 6, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Dismisses Plea as Preference Share Extension Within 20-Year Limit Needs No Approval

Company Law : The case examined whether Tribunal approval was required for extending preference share redemption. It was held that such extensio...

April 3, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

Absence of Entries Not Proof of Fraud; NCLT Upholds Strict Proof Standard Under Section 66

Company Law : The Tribunal held that allegations of siphoning ₹30 lakh were not supported by any evidence tracing funds to the respondent. Mer...

March 28, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

No Separate Meeting Needed When Same Terms Apply to Entire Shareholder Class: Calcutta HC

Company Law : The Court held that a separate meeting of sub-class shareholders is not required when identical terms are offered to the entire cl...

March 18, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


No Multiplicative Penalty for Single Private Placement Violation: ROC Pune

Company Law : ROC Pune held that procedural lapses in a private placement involving one investor formed part of a single integrated transaction ...

May 21, 2026 2121 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Reduced Penalty Due to Delay in Filing MGT-14 by Start-Up Company

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...

May 21, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty Due to 46-Day Delay in Filing PAS-3 Return of Allotment

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for delayed filing of e-Form PAS-3 relating to private placement allotment under Se...

May 21, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Pune Imposes Penalty as Private Placement Funds Were Used Before PAS-3 Filing

Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a company and its directors for utilizing private placement funds before filing return of allotment under Secti...

May 21, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty Due to Incorrect AGM Date in AOC-4 XBRL Filing

Company Law : ROC Mumbai-II imposed penalty under Section 450 after a company incorrectly mentioned the AGM date in Form AOC-4 XBRL. The order h...

May 21, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print


Failure to appoint company secretary: MCA imposes ₹57.82 Lakh Penalty

July 11, 2024 14169 Views 0 comment Print

MathWorks India and Uurmi Systems fined for not appointing a whole-time company secretary under Companies Act provisions. Penalties detailed for violations.

Financial Statements Signed as ‘Directors’ Instead of MD & Whole-time Director: Penalty imposed

July 11, 2024 4176 Views 0 comment Print

MCA penalizes Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Nidhi Ltd ₹4 lakh for unsigned financial statements under Section 134(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Compliance lapse cited.

MCA Imposes Penalty as Form PAS-3 not contains PAN, Email & Class of security holder

July 11, 2024 1218 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Chennai imposes a ₹40,000 penalty on Agniswari Nidhi Ltd and its directors for violating Rule 14(6) of Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014.

Delay in Filing E-Form MGT-14 for Approval of Accounts & Directors’ Report: MCA imposes Penalty

July 11, 2024 1203 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes penalties for delays in filing e-form MGT-14 for approval of accounts and directors’ report by Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Nidhi Ltd for FY 2016-19.

Non-reporting of violations in audit report: MCA imposes Penalty on CA

July 10, 2024 1656 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about MCA’s penalty for failure to report violations in audit reports under Section 143 of the Companies Act, 2013. Detailed case analysis included.

Section 90(4) Violation: MCA imposes Penalty of Rs. 9 Lakh on Herox & Directors

July 9, 2024 693 Views 0 comment Print

Despite notices, the company failed to file e-form BEN-2 per section 90(4) until proceedings began. MCA imposed a penalty of Rs. 9 Lakh on the company and its directors.

Understanding Filing Requirements for BEN-2 and LLP BEN-2

July 9, 2024 11343 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the filing requirements for BEN-2 and LLP BEN-2 as per the Companies (SBO) Rules, 2018 and recent MCA notification for identifying significant beneficial owners in LLPs.

MCA levied ₹2 Lakh penalty for Failure to Appoint Resident Director

July 9, 2024 1200 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs imposes penalties on Water and Sanitation for Urban Poor (India) for failing to comply with director residency requirements.

Failure to register particulars of charge created: MCA imposes ₹7 lakh Penalty

July 9, 2024 993 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the penalty imposed on Tablespace Technologies Pvt. Ltd. by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for violating Section 77 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Non-adherence to CSR requirements: MCA imposes penalty on directors

July 9, 2024 1212 Views 0 comment Print

Lantiq Communications India Pvt Ltd faces penalties for CSR non-compliance under Sections 134 and 135 of the Companies Act. Penalties for directors include ₹1,00,000 each.

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